red elm
Ulmus rubra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (421 studies) · ★★★★★
Red elm, scientifically known as Ulmus rubra, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, its bark and inner layers offer anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. This resilient species serves as a significant botanical resource for treating various ailments through natural healing applications.
Names
Common Names
- red elm
- Gray Elm
- Soft Elm
- slippery ellum
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Rot-Ulme
- Rotulme
- Rot-Ulme
French:
- Orme rouge
- orme gras
- orme rouge
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ulmus rubraSynonyms
- Ulmus americana var. rubra
- Ulmus heyderi
- Ulmus fulva
- Ulmus pendula
- Ulmus tridens
- Ulmus pinguis
- Ulmus dimidiata
- Ulmus triserrata
- Ulmus pubescens
- Ulmus rubra f. laevis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Ulmaceae and the genus Ulmus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Ulmaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulmus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across both North American countries. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted within the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Moving into the North-Central United States, the species is also well-established in Illinois. Its distribution continues further into the Midwest, specifically covering the state of Iowa. Finally, the range extends southward to include parts of Kansas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus rubra has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Hydroxycalamenene, ALPHA-SITOSTEROL, ALUMINUM, Ash, BETA-SITOSTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Hydroxycalamenene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM OXALATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7-Hydroxycalamenene
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM OXALATE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPESTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Ulmus rubra has 372 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunostimulant, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acetylcholinergic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Immunostimulant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulmus rubra has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Streptococcus pyogenes, cold, inflammation, opportunistic infection.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus pyogenes | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | Reviews on recent clinical trials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infection | Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ulmus rubra | Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |